This yogurt skillet flatbread combines yogurt, olive oil and a small amount of yeast, then cooks in a pan. It is a simple flatbread method; do not assume every piece will form the pocket associated with oven-baked pita.
Recipe Details
- Yeast mixture rest: 10 minutes
- Dough rest after dividing: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 flatbreads
- Cook over medium heat until both sides and centers are done
Ingredients
- ¼ cup warm water
- ¼ teaspoon yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups flour
- A little extra oil for brushing, as needed
How to Make Yogurt Skillet Flatbread
Prepare the two mixtures
Mix the yeast, sugar and warm water and leave for 10 minutes. In another bowl, whisk the yogurt, olive oil and salt.
Combine with flour and knead
Mix the yogurt mixture with the yeast mixture, then gradually work in the flour to form a dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 4 minutes, until smooth. Avoid adding large amounts of extra dusting flour.
Divide and rest
Divide into 10 equal pieces, dust lightly with flour, cover with a clean towel and rest for 15 minutes. Roll each into a flat round of similar thickness.
Cook in the skillet
Heat a flat skillet over medium heat. Add a flatbread and brush lightly with oil. Cook for about 1 minute, then turn and continue until both sides are browned in spots and the center is cooked through. Adjust heat and time for thickness. Repeat with the rest.
Keep covered for serving
Stack the cooked flatbreads in a clean towel to help keep them soft and serve warm.
Tips and Common Mistakes
- Combine the yeast and yogurt mixtures with flour before the kneading step.
- Roll the pieces evenly for consistent cooking.
- Reduce heat if the outside browns before the middle cooks.
- The source gives only a short rest, so a puffed pocket is not guaranteed.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
Cool before storing airtight. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage and rewarm gently before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it always have a pita pocket?
No. This pan-cooked yogurt formula and short rest do not guarantee a pocket.
When is the flour added?
After combining the yeast mixture and yogurt mixture, before kneading.